Mr. and Mrs. Etter

Wednesday, January 6, 2010


Meet Josh and Kate. You may remember them from here. Oh goodness, I get happy butterflies in my stomach just writing this post. That's because Kate is a very dear friend of mine. Kate is one of those people you don't have to know all your life to absolutely love and cherish. I met her when I was in high school and I can't imagine what the past few years would have been like without her. Kate's the closest anyone has come to being a big sister to me. She is happy and loud, but also the best listener and couch buddy while watching Lost.



Kate loves a lot of things but most of all she loves God and has spent the last few years on the University of Maryland campus as a missionary to the students there. I love that about her. She dropped everything and chose to pour her whole life into these students. This is where Kate got popular and I got jealous because she wasn't just a big sister to me any more. ;) But this was also when we started to hear whisperings of this guy named Josh. And when we whispered about him Kate would blush. That's when I knew Josh was something really special. And this is their wedding.





The ceremony was so emotional. At least for Josh...and me. Haha! I was a bundle of tears when she walked down the aisle and I turned around to see this. Too sweet.




Watching Kate with Josh makes me so happy. Josh loves her to death and I love hearing Kate's happy squeals when he hugs her super tight.


Kate's invitations had big snowflakes on them so it was just too perfect that it snowed a couple inches the night before. It was also New Years Eve. So, I'm not sure it could have looked or felt more romantic if it tried!






Inside the reception area there were some pretty sweet lights. And an antique shop which I just ate up. It was so cool!




Josh and Kate: I love you both so much! So happy you're married!

22 comments:

Ashley Brynn said...

i love how little she is.
and how cute they are together.
: )

Jean said...

gorgeous lydia jane. just gorgeous.

much love,
aj

leah said...

Oh my goodness, gorgeous as ever. Your photos are always so magical. <3

Leah F.

Maureen said...

Cheers to one of the newest couples of 2010!..(trying not to be jealous that you're enjoying the balmy beaches of Hawaii right now)...I'm thankful we got to watch God bring you both together and then seal your union in such a beautiful ceremony and celebration. These pictures really captured the day.

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jamiedelaine said...

They are gooood lookin'! And those last few shots are fab.

Nicki said...

these are so beautiful and elegant! love the first ones and the 2nd to last shot!

Jessica Shae said...

oooo la la.
My friend, looking at your work makes it hard to breathe. It is just so utterly fabulous.
Really and truly it is.

Sarah said...

Aw, this makes me want to cry with happiness. And Kate thinks I'm not a crier, ha!

-Sarah M

videojen said...

oh lyd.
i'm a little weepy too after these photos.
thank you.

Courtney said...

these are gorgeous and so super sweet! :)

Charity Sarah said...

Hi Lydia,
I've never met you :) but I LOVE reading your blog posts! When I get married I want you to do the photography!!! (And I'm 13:). But, I love it!!! i hope you had a good holiday!
I'm following you (with google), and hopefully soon on twitter!
My blog is http://www.charebear1010.blogspot.com!!
God Bless your work!
P.s. I love your posts about Larisa and ian, so sweet!!

Sarah said...

You're work is amazing!! Love it.

Alexandra said...

Wow! This is so amazing! What a beautiful friend you have, and what beautiful photos you take :) great job!

Hannah said...

hey girl, check ur facebook messages. my future sister in law recommends you highly :)

The Gooners said...

unable to make the wedding..these pictures truly meet a need in us. Great job! Warm fuzzies all over the place.

Ellie said...

okay. i've never commented before but i need too.

you're awesome and this wedding is awesome. one of the best. veeery nice job. :)

Anonymous said...

Reliving every moment so perfectly done! What a beautiful day and
couple...Tears just filling my heart
with such joy....Blessings and love,
Aunt Anne

Anonymous said...

OH MY!!!! These pictures are absolutely gorgeous!! So artistic. Kate and Josh can't help but be thrilled!
Jean Leidner

Cat Watson said...

These are beautiful! Love her dress. My favorites are the ones on the bridge, I got a vintagey feel from them!

Michelle said...

Absolutely breath-taking, Lydia. Keep up the awesome work!

lydia said...

hi lydia,
my name is also lydia jane. ur photos are halcyonic